Saturday, May 15, 2010

A revealing look at our sense of identity. Artists share their personal experiences regarding inclusion or exclusion, joining or separating from a particular group and how that has influenced their sense of personal identity (examples include but are not limited to culture, race, religion, gender, occupation or family tradition).

Location:

Windsor Art Center 40 Mechanic Street Windsor, CT 06095

Exhibition Dates: January 22 - March 5, 2011

Eligibility and Guidelines:

· Artists must be current members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts or Rhode Island

· Entry is by digital image only

· One entry per artist – if your work is a triptych or must be submitted as more than one piece, please explain the reasoning in your artist statement. Entries must be a Minimum of 20” per side and no longer than 90”.

· Wall hangings and Sculptural work are eligible (NOTE: free-standing sculptural work does not need to meet the 20” minimum)

· Wall hangings must include a 4” wide sleeve on the back

· Artwork may be published in a catalog of the exhibition if sponsorship is found.

· Artwork may be for sale. WAC will collect a 20% commission on work sold during the Exhibition.

· Due to lack of storage space at WAC, artwork must be delivered to the Art Center at the time of Exhibition set-up. (January 15th between 12 – 3 PM)

· Artists who wish to ship their work to Connecticut will need to designate a volunteer to hold the work and deliver it to WAC. Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance to CT as well as the cost of return shipping and insurance.

Calendar:

May 15, 2010 Call for entries

June 1, 2010 Entry/Registration Opens

October 1, 2010 DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES *Entries will be submitted by digital image via email

November 1, 2010 Notification of acceptance (All notifications will be forwarded via email)

January 15th between 12 – 3 PM Selected Artwork will be accepted at Windsor Art Center - WORK MUST BE DELIVERED IN PERSON